In the summer of 2005, a few singers in the Madison Early Music Festival decided that it was a fine idea to get together and delight themselves with singing madrigals. The group's first piece—William Byrd’s “This sweet and merry month of May”, whose endin...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">In the summer of 2005, a few singers in the Madison Early Music Festival decided that it was a fine idea to get together and delight themselves with singing madrigals. The group's first piece—William Byrd’s “This sweet and merry month of May”, whose ending celebrated Queen Elizabeth I with the words And greet Eliza with a rhyme: O beauteous Queen of Second Troy, Take well in worth a simple toy. provided a great name for the group. Eliza’s Toyes was born, and existed every summer in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2008, a fair number of singers who were in Eliza's Toyes are living in Madison once again. Thus we gather, outside of the Festival, for the joy of music making. It is our pleasure to continue sharing this wonderful body of music with you for the second year!  onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Bill Sveglini arranged this classic Bob McGee a-capella piece, including the addition of a descant line. It is rather fine in its simplicity hiding and then revealing a multitude of harmonic possibilities, starting as it does in unison and suddenly breaki...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Bill Sveglini arranged this classic Bob McGee a-capella piece, including the addition of a descant line. It is rather fine in its simplicity hiding and then revealing a multitude of harmonic possibilities, starting as it does in unison and suddenly breaking into glorious harmony. Bill’s descant is a nice touch, like adding a cherry to the cake. It is dedicated to "Spirits Free" of the Burlingame United Methodist Church, Burlingame, California.  

No. 4: The Sword of Erin (Air: "Cruachan na feine" / "The Finian Stronghold") from Six Irish FolkSongs, Op. 78 Arr. by C.V. Stanford, Words by T. Moore CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir Dir.: Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Lecture-Concert: "Stanford to Br...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">No. 4: The Sword of Erin (Air: "Cruachan na feine" / "The Finian Stronghold") from Six Irish FolkSongs, Op. 78 Arr. by C.V. Stanford, Words by T. Moore CorISTAnbul Chamber Choir Dir.: Arda Ardaşes Agoşyan Lecture-Concert: "Stanford to Britten: A Musical Lineage" britten100.org British Consulate-General Istanbul Pera House / Ball Room December 14, 2013  

The Choir were performing at the Melodies in May concert on May 17 2013. Conductor Antoinette Baker, Accompanist Ann Healy-Mayes. Video recording by James Walsh. Danny Boy is adapted from a traditional Irish air with words written by Fred E. Weatherly. A...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The Choir were performing at the Melodies in May concert on May 17 2013. Conductor Antoinette Baker, Accompanist Ann Healy-Mayes. Video recording by James Walsh. Danny Boy is adapted from a traditional Irish air with words written by Fred E. Weatherly. Arrangement by Ruth L. Hausman.  

Little Lamb Words by William Blake Music by Alejandro Consolacion II Himig Roseña Phoebe Bitoon, conductor

The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: K.Rehnqvist "I himmelen" (In heaven's hall) Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden Recorded at the S...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: K.Rehnqvist "I himmelen" (In heaven's hall) Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden Recorded at the Sea Museum, Ayia Napa, Cyprus 19.08.2012. The World Youth Choir session 2012 was held in Cyprus from August 7th to September 1st, 2012 thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation - Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Ministry of culture and education - Cyprus presidency of the European Union (cultural events in 2012). The World Youth Choir had a chance to perform a cappella and vocal-instrumental repertoire touring Cyprus.  onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

The East Central University Chorale performing the Fourth of Morten Lauridsen's "Midwinter Songs" cycle. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting. Dr. Dennis Boe at the piano. The performance was recorded in January of 2001, at the Holy Family Cathedral...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The East Central University Chorale performing the Fourth of Morten Lauridsen's "Midwinter Songs" cycle. Dr. J. Steven Walker, conducting. Dr. Dennis Boe at the piano. The performance was recorded in January of 2001, at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  

Highlights from our Christmas concert at St Stephen's Church, Lansdown, Bath. 15th December 2012 Pianist, Organist ~ Nick Thorne Directed by Francis Faux Excerpts: Shepherd's Pipe Carol - John Rutter I Wonder as I Wander - Andrew Carter Hodie Chr...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Highlights from our Christmas concert at St Stephen's Church, Lansdown, Bath. 15th December 2012 Pianist, Organist ~ Nick Thorne Directed by Francis Faux Excerpts: Shepherd's Pipe Carol - John Rutter I Wonder as I Wander - Andrew Carter Hodie Christus Natus Est - Francis Poulenc Riu Riu Chiu - Traditional Spanish www.noctischoir.com  

350 singers, 7 high-caliber international choirs come together to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter "We the Peoples", to sing together in friendship and peace. The Rhythms of one World 2012 International Choral Festival Closi...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">350 singers, 7 high-caliber international choirs come together to celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter "We the Peoples", to sing together in friendship and peace. The Rhythms of one World 2012 International Choral Festival Closing Concert at the United Nations General Assembly Hall Saturday June 30, 2012 Sponsored by: Permanent Mission of Romania to the United Nations Friendship Ambassadors Foundation, Inc. Finale Massed Choir Performance: "Rhythms of one World" (World Premiere) Written and Directed by: Gary Fry, Festival Artistic Director With Participating 2012 Festival Choirs: Signal Hill Alumni Chorus from Trinidad & Tobago; Director John Arnold Appalachian Children's Chorus from USA, Director Selina Midkiff Voices International from Luxembourg, Director Thomas Raoult County Town Singers from Canada, Director Barbara Ouellette University of Newcastle Chamber Choir from Australia, Director Dr. Philip Matthias Norwegian Girls Choir from Norway, Director AnneKar...    onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: I Vrisi ton Peyiotisson, Cypriot encore Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden Recorded at the Sea Mu...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved Performer: World Youth Choir, 2012 session in Cyprus (61 singer from 34 countries) Piece: I Vrisi ton Peyiotisson, Cypriot encore Conductor: Cecilia Rydinger Alin, Sweden Recorded at the Sea Museum, Ayia Napa, Cyprus 19.08.2012. Recording engineer: Tefkros Xydas, Cyprus (Organizing committee member) The World Youth Choir session 2012 was held in Cyprus from August 7th to September 1st, 2012 thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation - Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, supported by the Ministry of culture and education - Cyprus presidency of the European Union (cultural events in 2012). The World Youth Choir had a chance to perform a cappella and vocal-instrumental repertoire touring Cyprus.  onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less